What challenges does the construction industry face in 2024?

Aging workforce and skilled labor shortage:

With many tradespeople nearing retirement, the industry is struggling with a shortage of skilled workers, particularly in specialized areas such as energy efficiency and digitalization. This also affects the search for experienced construction managers, who play a key role in efficient project execution.

Employment relationships and subcontracting:

Employees in the construction industry are often employed by subcontractors, who confront them with changing working conditions and unstable contractual relationships. Since subcontractors usually work for several general contractors, working hours, locations, and even salaries can vary, leading to uncertainties and instability in employment relationships.

Labor market entry and employment pathways:

Especially for workers from other EU countries such as Poland, Romania, or Ukraine, there is often uncertainty about the legal conditions and opportunities to enter the German labor market. There is often a lack of clear information and support.

Adjustment to technological and environmental changes:

The industry must quickly adapt to technological innovations while increasing its focus on sustainable building practices to meet the growing environmental awareness.

Occupational safety and health concerns:

The safety and health of workers remains a critical aspect in the industry, necessitating an increased focus on occupational safety and health training.

How does Crafthunt address these challenges?

Combating the skilled labor shortage:

As a job platform, Crafthunt ensures the 'perfect match' between employers and suitable candidates. We bring both parties together, ensure transparency, and above all, a straightforward recruiting process. Qualified professionals can search for jobs anonymously and find out their market value, which makes us particularly attractive as a platform.

Transparency in employment relationships:

Crafthunt focuses on transparency in employment contracts and relationships. We ensure that all jobs listed on our platform have clearly defined employment conditions and are regularly reported to avoid potential exploitation.

Support for entering the labor market:

Crafthunt offers a clear and transparent process for job seekers from all countries. Through detailed job descriptions, requirement profiles, and AI support to break down language barriers, we enable workers to make well-informed decisions and enter the European labor market under fair conditions.

Support for technological and environmentally related changes:

Through BauGPT, our AI assistant specifically for construction, companies and workers can access vast amounts of expert information. This allows them to easily educate themselves about new technologies & sustainable construction practices and stay up to date in their field. Additionally, we offer suitable articles on our website about the Bauleiter Weiterbildung.

Improvement of occupational safety and health protection:

Before onboarding new companies on Crafthunt, we conduct thorough research to gain insights into the working conditions at the employers.

FAQ's

1. What causes the skilled labor shortage in the construction industry?

The shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry is due to several factors, including an aging workforce, a lack of training and continuing education opportunities, as well as a general disinterest in trades.

2. What technological advancements are currently present in the construction industry?

In the construction industry, there are currently numerous technological advancements, including the increased use of BIM (Building Information Modeling) for more efficient planning and execution of construction projects, as well as the growing use of AI assistants such as BauGPT that help in processing and understanding construction topics.

3. Which jobs are currently in highest demand in the construction industry?

In the construction industry, skilled professionals such as civil engineers and site managers are currently in high demand to ensure project management and oversight. Currently, Crafthunt is looking for, among others, Leitner and the HWP Handwerkspartner GmbH and over 700 other engineering offices, construction companies, and tradespeople.